MARDI GRAS WORLD: WHERE MARDI GRAS IS MADE!
There are plenty of tours in New Orleans, but only one offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras, and that’s the Mardi Gras World tour. Mardi Gras World gives you an authentic Mardi Gras experience all year round, whether you visit while sightseeing in New Orleans, enjoying a New Orleans family vacation or taking a break from your business trip.
Take our day tour to see what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year. Our tour allows you to see firsthand the hard work and extensive planning that goes into this grand event. Since 1947, Blaine Kern Studios has built the breathtaking parade floats for major parades not only for Mardi Gras, but for parades all over the world. Mardi Gras parades would be nothing without the fantastical floats that line the parade route year after year. The hard work that goes into making these spectacles is what makes Mardi Gras in New Orleans the greatest show on Earth!
Our knowledgeable guides take the mask off Mardi Gras with an all-access Mardi Gras tour, winding through the massive studio where these magnificent floats are built from the ground up. You’ll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition and go beyond its reputation to get a deeper understanding of the real Mardi Gras. The whole family will love the experience of touring the space where our artisans create spectacular floats for over 40 parades each year.
There are plenty of opportunities for photos in front of floats, with props, or wearing a traditional Mardi Gras costume on this New Orleans tour. This is an experience you will want to document, so don’t forget to bring your camera!
A FREE shuttle is provided with ticket purchase, and has pick-ups at 20 convenient downtown locations. Just call 504-361-7821 to see where our designated pick up locations are. Call when you are at one of our many locations and we will quickly pick you and your party up.
If you do not wish to use our complimentary shuttle, the closest parking is available in Lot J across from the Mardi Gras World entrance. ($15.00/vehicle, owned by the New Orleans Convention Center, subject to change)
Wandering through the magical float den is an exciting experience for kids and adults alike, so come join us for the best Mardi Gras tour around.
Enjoy the marine life, films and fun at Aquarium de Paris! This unique attraction in the heart of Paris combines cutting-edge sea-life displays with the most up-to date audiovisual presentation techniques. See all the drama and colour of the undersea world - up close.
Discover 43 aquariums containing over 10,000 fish and marine invertebrates, including 25 sharks, a touch pool, 2 cinemas, various spectacles and informative talks giving you and your family a magical day. Walk through the 11 metre tunnel and get nose to nose with the dangerous denizens of the deep. It’s an experience like no other!
There’s plenty of hands-on stuff too. Kids love the pools where you can touch and feed the fish. If you’ve never stroked a carpe now’s your chance. Discover the secrets of cinema through spectacular stage settings, interactive activities, special effects inspired by mythical scenes..
There’s something for everyone at Aquarium de Paris !
Highlights include:
• Stroke a sturgeon!
• Get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays
• Be a cartoon super-hero!
The Park to Park Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to All Three Parks Universal’s Volcano Bay™, Universal Studios Florida® AND Islands of Adventure® on the same day for the duration of the base ticket. Ticket is valid for any 2 or 3 calendar days during a seven (7) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. This ticket also includes seven(7) consecutive calendar days of admission to the paid entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk® which commences and includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used.
The Official Universal Orlando® Resort App puts the whole resort right in the palm of your hand. From real time wait times for all rides and attractions to a GPS guide with photos to show which way to go, it’s the must-have essential to make your trip even more epic.
DOWNLOAD FREE! THE OFFICIAL
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT APP
Finding Your Favorite Attractions
Create your own Favorites list and see info, directions and wait times.
Guests with visual disabilities can access VoiceOver support for iPhone and Talkback for Android to enhance their in-park experience.
Access ride, show, and attraction wait times outside the parks whenever, wherever.
Getting Around the Resort
Locate all restrooms in the parks and CityWalk®, including family restrooms.
Set a parking reminder to find your car by section, level and row.
Find info on all on-site hotels, dining and shopping.
Locate and get photo directions to ATMs, Lost & Found, lockers, and First Aid stations.
Share your experience on Facebook and Twitter.
NOTE:
Guide Me photo navigation features are only available when visiting Universal Orlando® Resort
Sie können die Tiere bequem von einem Safari-Zug aus sehen, der regelmäßig durch den Park fährt. Zu den Tieren im Park gehören: Antilopen, Zebras, Paviane, Elefanten, Kamele und Esel, während Löwen und Tiger natürlich in kleineren Gehegen gehalten werden! Für Kinder gibt es eine kleine Kinderecke, in der sie einigen ihrer Lieblingstiere nahekommen und diese sogar streicheln können. Im Park gibt es außerdem Restaurants, Cafés und Spielplätze für die Pausen. Glückliche Eltern und die leuchtenden Augen von Kindern machen dies zu einem Erlebnis für Jung und Alt.
For a truly unique Everglades experience, sign up today for the exclusive Private Airboat Adventure. Come join one of our experienced captains as they escort only your group deep into the sawgrass and cattails aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties.
This tour starts at 30 minutes and can be extended to meet your needs. You will get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and will be able to see a variety of both native and exotic animals as our exhibit areas are included with your tour as well. With only the very best in customer service, Sawgrass looks forward to hosting your exclusive Everglades experience!
Note: All airboat ticket purchases automatically include entrance into our exhibit areas!
Shows are included in all of the Exhibit Areas!
Reptile Exhibit:
Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species, both native and exotic to Florida.
Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1000 pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild.
We also have a variety of monitors and rescued exotic snakes.
Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with our "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience!
Glades Exhibit:
Start off by spending a few leisurely minutes enjoying the "Our Everglades Story" video presentation. This video touches on the history of the Glades and some current subjects of importance to its conservation efforts.
Exotic Wildlife Exhibit:
A separate organization that brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. They strive to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species like the Florida Panther. Mammals in their care are adopted and rescued from facilities who lose their licensing or individuals who possessed the animal illegally. Playful critters abound and amaze as you get up close and personal with many different animals that often include panthers, leopards, caracal's, a bobcat and even some surprise smaller mammals each day.
Currently, they display Mia, a beautiful Florida panther, their black leopards, Damien and Jessie and a variety of other small mammals.
The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Please note that the variety of animals on display may change from day to day and there is no guarantee of specific animals at any time.
